Re: Celebrating 10 years of the forums! Share your favourite recipes

I have been given virtually all the lad's books....& never use them but for a picture book when it's grey & rainy outside..........they are full of sunshine & life.

I 'found' Jamie when he was a tousle-haired urchin of a 'naked chef' with a lisp.I thought he was funny, so I watched him. His enthusiasm for food, friends & life was infectious.............from him sliding down his spiral stairs on the handrail, to whizzing about on his scooter, & to being messy & cheeky to the crew filming him cooking.

Through that early filming, we were 'introduced' first to his mad mates, then the girl he would marry...........we were part of a young man's exploration into a wonderful world of possibilities. We watched him grow up.

Of all the books......& all the tv shows....it is The Naked Chef I still love the most.

As for the forum, I had been dipping in silently since it first started......I didn't join as a member because I'm an old-fashioned cook & thought I had nothing to offer the fora.I joined as a result of the Save Your Bacon & the Happy Chicken campaigns, I already followed Huge Wobbly-Trumpington & his River Cottage adventures, & I was so outraged at the thought of Sows imprisoned in Sow Stalls, I had to become a member & say my piece.

The rest for me is history. I made friends. I still have those friends.We don't always agree, but it isn't important.....we share, & that's what the fora are about.

Re: Celebrating 10 years of the forums! Share your favourite recipes

Min, you said it all ... Loved "being part" of that cheeky, tousled headed, hoop-throwing, spiral staircase sliding, Vespa riding, lisping kid from Essex's life ...

Might drag out the Naked Chef DVDs tonight ... Will probably fall asleep (put on *any* DVD at night, and I'm guaranteed to fall asleep) ... Will make a change from falling asleep to the "Friends" DVD boxed set I was given for last birthday ...

Not a criticism, but an observation from someone who (if she'd been an infant bride), is old enough to be his Mother (very nice lady by the way- his Dad's very nice, too), I wish he'd lighten up a bit these days. The many and varied campaigns are honourable etc (and, of course, he's grown up ... married with four tousled kids of his own etc) but ... Sorry, "Food Fight" I just don't get (but that's probably "just me").

Re: Celebrating 10 years of the forums! Share your favourite recipes

We were overseas when we first saw 'The Naked Chef'. Like Minerva has stated, watching the various series has felt like watching someone grow up, meet a girl, get married, have children. It's wonderful that Jamie has used his fame to further good causes such as animal welfare and the food revolution. I've seen most of the TV series and have some of Jamie's beautiful recipe books.

I looked for one of Jamie's recipes online, found the forum and decided to join. The best things about the forum have been meeting people from around the world, many who have remained friends, having some laughs, getting cooking advice, recipes and sharing photos.

Jamie's 'Chicken Cooked in Milk' is a favorite dish. It's easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The Rotolo with butternut squash, spinach and tomato sauce is a recent favorite using homemade pasta.

Re: Celebrating 10 years of the forums! Share your favourite recipes

I found his home. Recognised it from the programme. Didn't even take a photo, seemed like "too much" intrusion and disrespectful. I slowed down but kept driving ... a "Sunday drive" ... It's in my head .

SherylS wrote:

Re: Celebrating 10 years of the forums! Share your favourite recipes

My favorite JO recipe is from his book "Jamie's Food Revolution", Chicken Korma. I cook it at least once a month, sometimes more. My second fav would be from the same book, his roast chicken. I recently made it for my son and his girlfriend and they loved it (sorry JO I took credit for it!!!).

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